454 results for 'McCann, Colum'

Becoming Coastal: 25 Years of Exploration and Discovery of the British Columbia Coast by Paddle, Oar and SailA personal account of self-propelled travel and adventure along the coast of British...

The Chinese Revolution on the Tibetan Frontier by Benno Weiner explores the first decade of the People's Republic of China and its impact on an ethnic minority region. Using previously inaccessible...

Doing Aesthetics with Arendt: How to See Things by Cecilia Sjöholm explores Hannah Arendt's philosophy of the senses, focusing on vision, hearing, and touch in her political work. Sjöholm constructs...

The Designing for Growth Field Book: A Step-by-step Project Guide is a practical workbook that helps managers apply design thinking to boost innovation and drive growth. This updated guide provides a...

Rupal J. Bhansali's Non-consensus Investing offers a fresh approach to investing by focusing on avoiding losers rather than picking winners. By applying unconventional thinking, investors can improve...

The NKJV Single-Column Reference Bible offers a fresh reading experience with its single-column layout and over 72,000 cross-references. This edition features a clear and readable 9-point NKJV...

Between 1888 and 1930, African Americans established over 100 banks and thousands of other financial institutions. This period of black financial innovation is explored in Banking on Freedom by...

Caves have long been revered in Mesoamerica as portals to the supernatural realm, playing a central role in ancient rituals and ceremonies. From pre-Hispanic times to the present day, people have...

Japan's Diplomatic Strategy in the 17th Century The Tokugawa Bakufu's approach to diplomacy was complex and calculated. Rather than seeking seclusion, Japan aimed to build itself into an autonomous...

A thrilling account of two friends' kayaking journey through 1,000 miles of the Inside Passage in British Columbia and southeast Alaska. This story combines exploration and adventure with encounters...

The Great Trail, spanning 24,000 kilometres from coast to coast, is a hiking and cycling trail like no other. This comprehensive guide covers thirty "must-see" trails in five provinces of Western...

The German Fifth Column in the Second World War by Louis De Jong is a historical analysis of the role of German agents and partisans during the war. The book is divided into three parts, examining...

A riveting tale of magic and power set in 10th century Ireland. In this captivating story, an evil stepmother seeks to destroy a young girl's family with a spell that can only be broken by the girl...

Looking Through Images: A Phenomenology of Visual Media by Emmanuel Alloa explores how images have been perceived and understood in Western humanities, art theory, and philosophy. This...

The Leclerc Column and Free French 2nd Armored Division, 1940-1946 This book tells the story of General Leclerc's armored division, one of France's most famous fighting forces during World War II...

The Life of Columbanus and His Disciples, along with the Lives of John of Réomé and Vedast, presents the first complete English translation of Jonas of Bobbio's saints' lives. This volume includes...

The Great American Sports Page presents a unique celebration of the newspaper scribes who made sportswriting a popular art form. Spanning nearly a century, this anthology gathers essential columns...

Discover the Canadian Rockies in style with Beer Hiking, a guide to 30 carefully selected hikes and microbreweries. Perfect for beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts alike, this full-color guidebook...

The States and the Masters of Capital: Sovereign Lending, Old and New by Quentin Bruneau explores a pivotal shift in the social composition of financial markets over the past two centuries. A new...

A compact and portable NKJV Bible for everyday use. This hand-sized volume combines readability with study resources, making it an ideal travel companion. With over 43,000 cross-references between...

Since 1900, nonviolent resistance campaigns have been more than twice as effective in achieving their goals compared to violent counterparts. This phenomenon has been observed in various countries...

Disenchanting the Caliphate: A Groundbreaking Account of Political Discourse in Islamic History. The traditional view of Muslim societies' political thought is often defined by religious terms, with...

The Dead Pledge: The Origins of the Mortgage Market and Federal Bailouts, 1913-1939 by Judge Glock. This book explores the early history of government support for the financial sector in the United...

Urban Climate Law: A Practical Guide to Decarbonization in Cities Cities are at the forefront of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As climate policy evolves, city policymakers face complex...

The NKJV Single-Column Reference Bible offers a fresh reading experience with its single-column layout and over 72,000 cross-references. This edition features a verse-by-verse style that makes it...

Big Money Thinks Small: A Guide to Smarter Investing. Investing can be a volatile profession, with even experienced investors caught off guard by unexpected market shifts or poor decision-making...

Nexus of Global Jihad: Understanding Cooperation Among Terrorist Actors By Assaf Moghadam, Columbia University Press, 2017, 380 pages, paperback. The global jihadist movement has long been...

Public Art and the Fragility of Democracy: An Essay in Political Aesthetics by Fred Evans explores how public art reflects and shapes democratic values. In this timely and rigorous analysis, Evans...

The Belated Return of Japan's Lost Soldiers After World War II, nearly 7 million Japanese civilians and servicemen returned home. However, for those who were detained in labor camps in Siberia or...

The Fascist Effect: Japan and Italy, 1915-1952 by Reto Hofmann explores the complex ideological links between Imperial Japan and Fascist Italy during the interwar period. Drawing on extensive...

John Lewis Gaddis' acclaimed history of U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union during and immediately after World War II explores the complex forces that shaped key decision makers in Washington.The...

Discover 125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia, a beautifully illustrated guidebook to the province's remarkable natural diversity. This updated edition features 25 new destinations and QR codes...

A compact and portable NKJV Bible for everyday use. This hand-sized volume features the trusted New King James Version in a traditional format with over 43,000 cross-references between the two...

If You're in a Dogfight, Become a Cat: Strategies for Long-term Growth By Len Sherman, Columbia University Press, 2017. In today's competitive business landscape, companies often find themselves...

To remain competitive in today's fast-changing world, organizations need to be able to learn and adapt quickly. Learn or Die provides a blueprint for creating a leading-edge learning organization by...

Fighting for Virtue: Justice and Politics in Thailand by Duncan McCargo explores how judges were tasked with addressing Thailand's political problems during the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's rule...

Race to the Swift: A comprehensive and original account of Korea's developmental state, this book challenges conventional wisdom about the country's industrial growth. Jung-en Woo argues that Korea's...

Joe Bennett's memoir, From There to Here, is a candid and humorous account of his life's journey. Born in Willingdon, Bennett recounts his childhood, adolescence, and early struggles with writing and...

Sustainable Food Production: An Earth Institute Sustainability Primer offers a concise overview of key issues in sustainable food production. This primer explores how knowledge from natural and...

The transformation of traditional Chinese medicine in Western medical discourse is a complex and nuanced topic. Hilary A. Smith's Forgotten Disease explores how disorders that were described by...

Howard Marks's The Most Important Thing offers valuable insights into successful investment and the pitfalls that can destroy capital. This collection of essays distills the investing wisdom of...

The Colossal COLUMBO Quiz Book A Plethora of Perplexing Questions About Television's Greatest Detective Show by Alan L. Galpert Test your knowledge of one of television's most iconic detectives with...

Boulder's Masonic Pioneers: 1867-1886 The history of Boulder's early Freemasons is revealed in this fascinating account, which draws on the records of Columbia Lodge No. 14. Established in 1867, the...

The NKJV Classic Verse-By-Verse Center-Column Reference Bible Red Letter Edition is a trusted companion for anyone seeking to understand the Holy Bible. This edition features the full text of the New...

This illustrated travel guide celebrates the unique charm of Washington and British Columbia's islands, from Puget Sound to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. With hundreds of illustrations and...

The Arab Uprisings Explained: New Contentious Politics in the Middle East The wave of protests that swept across the Arab world following the self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi posed significant...

The Scaffolding of Sovereignty: A Global and Aesthetic Perspective on the History of a Concept By Zvi Ben-Dor Benite, Stefanos Geroulanos, and Nicole Jerr Columbia University Press, 2018 This...

The Red Guard Generation and Political Activism in China by Guobin Yang explores the complex history of Chinese youth during the tumultuous years following the founding of the People's Republic. From...

This collection of plays by Simon Gray features some of his most celebrated works, including 'Quartermaine's Terms', 'A Month in the Country' and 'Tartuffe'.Written over several decades, these plays...

Statebuilding by Imposition explores how modern states emerge from undergoverned spaces. Reo Matsuzaki compares Taiwan and the Philippines under Japanese and US colonial rule to show that similar...

This practical guide provides teachers and SENCos with a comprehensive understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition, enabling them to deliver the right support and expectations for primary school...

The Last Voyage of Columbus: A Thrilling Account of the Great Captain's Final Expedition. In 1500, Christopher Columbus was a man on the run. Accused of treason and facing a watery grave, he was...

The NLT Thinline Center-Column Reference Bible, Filament-Enabled Edition is a thoughtful reimagining of the text Bible. This slim and portable reference Bible features readable New Living Translation...

The Politics of Heroin: CIA Complicity in the Global Drug Trade by Alfred W. McCoy This groundbreaking study reveals the complex web of deceit and corruption that has driven the global drug trade for...

The art of concealment: how to hide the effort. This concept, known as sprezzatura, has been debated by philosophers and artists for centuries. Paolo D'Angelo explores its history, from ancient...

A compact and portable Bible for everyday use, this NKJV edition features over 43,000 cross-references to help you study and understand the Scriptures. With its traditional format and exclusive...

Revolution Goes East: Imperial Japan and Soviet Communism offers a fresh perspective on the rise of communism and its impact on Imperial Japan. Tatiana Linkhoeva explores how discussions of the...

Terrorist Minds: The Psychology of Violent Extremism from Al-Qaeda to the Far RightJohn Horgan explores the complex and diverse world of violent extremism, tracing the pathways that lead people into...

Socialist Cosmopolitanism: The Chinese Literary Universe, 1945-1965 by Nicolai Volland offers a fresh perspective on China's engagement with the world during the Mao era. This innovative...

Discover two Roman epic poems that challenge common perceptions of their authors. This slim volume brings together "The Achilleid" by Publius Papinius Statius and "The Rape of Proserpine" by Claudius...

Claire Edington's Beyond the Asylum offers a fresh perspective on psychiatric care in French colonial Vietnam. Challenging traditional views of the colonial asylum as a closed institution, Edington...

The Living the Word Catholic Women's Study Bible is a unique and beautiful resource for women seeking to deepen their faith. Featuring over 400 pages of special features created by women, including...

Samurai to Soldier rewrites the military history of nineteenth-century Japan, challenging the conventional narrative that the Meiji institution of compulsory military service was the foundation of...

The Terrorism Trap: How the War on Terror Escalates Violence in America's Partner States by Harrison Akins. The US war on terror has been ongoing for two decades, with trillions of dollars spent and...

The Making of the "Rape of Nanking" History and Memory in Japan, China, and the United States by Takashi Yoshida The 1937 attack on Nanjing, China, has been the subject of intense debate among...

Hardcover: 347 pages By the end of World War II, hundreds of thousands of young men in Japan's colonies had volunteered to join the army. This phenomenon raises important questions about the...

Global Alert: Understanding the Rationality of Modern Islamist Terrorism and its Challenge to Liberal Democratic States. Terrorism is often associated with irrational behavior, but this book...

A compact and portable NKJV Bible for everyday use. This hand-sized volume features the trusted New King James Version in a convenient format, making it easy to take with you wherever you go. With...

Friend or Foe: Militia Intelligence and Ethnic Violence in the Lebanese Civil WarNils Hägerdal examines the complex dynamics of ethnic violence during the Lebanese civil war, revealing how access to...

Law and Order: Street Crime, Civil Unrest, and the Crisis of Liberalism in the 1960s by Michael W. Flamm offers a thought-provoking study of the political and social history of the decade. In this...

A Buddhist Sensibility: Aesthetic Education at Tibet's Mindröling MonasteryFounded in 1676, Mindröling monastery was a key site for Buddhist education and a centre of Tibetan culture during the early...

The NKJV Reference Bible Red Letter Edition [Center-Column Giant Print, Burgundy] is a comprehensive study Bible featuring the New King James Version. Its unique design combines giant print text with...

Dwelling in the World: A History of Modern Chinese Homes and Families. In modern China's first half of the 20th century, urban elites created the modern home by combining global and local influences...

The United States of War: A Global History of America's Endless Conflicts A provocative examination of how the US military has shaped our world, from today's costly wars to the prominence of violence...

The NKJV Classic Verse-By-Verse Center-Column Reference Bible Indexed Red Letter Edition is a trusted resource for navigating the Holy Bible. This edition features the New King James Version in a...

Under Empire: A Sweeping Exploration of Muslim Lives and Loyalties Across the Indian Ocean World, 1775-1945 This book tells the stories of individuals who navigated complex relationships between...

Asian Place, Filipino Nation: A Global Intellectual History of the Philippine Revolution, 1887-1912 by Nicole CuUnjieng Aboitiz explores the pivotal moment in Southeast Asian history when the...

The NKJV Reference Bible Indexed Red Letter Edition is a comprehensive study Bible featuring giant print text and center-column references for an easy reading experience. With its exclusive Thomas...

Hong Kong's transformation from a struggling outpost to a global financial capital is revealed in this new narrative. Between 1949 and 1997, the city became a critical engine in postwar global...

Discover the captivating story of Cuba's remarkable history, from Christopher Columbus' arrival to Fidel Castro. This book takes you on a journey through the island's turbulent past, exploring themes...

The story of Hachiko, an Akita puppy adopted by Professor Ueno Eizaburo in 1924, has become a famous tale of loyalty and devotion. However, it reveals much about the place of dogs in Japan's cultural...

American Political Plays in the Age of Terrorism brings together a collection of plays by American playwrights that reflect on the complex and often disturbing world of terrorism. Over the past 25...

Afterlives of Letters: A Transnational Approach to Modern Literature in East Asia The emergence of modern literature in China, Japan, and Korea was shaped by centuries-long cultural exchanges between...

The NKJV Giant Print Center-Column Reference Bible offers a unique reading experience with its exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print typeface in a giant print format. This edition combines...

Discover the authentic side of Vancouver with travel tips from a local. This guidebook offers insider advice to help you navigate and experience the best of Vancouver like a true resident. By slowing...

This collection of biographies tells the stories of the people who discovered and explored the New World. From Christopher Columbus to other brave navigators, these adventurers braved long sea...

The NKJV Single-Column Reference Bible offers a fresh reading experience with its single-column layout and over 72,000 cross-references. This edition features a comfortable reading experience with...

The United States of War: A Global History of America's Endless Conflicts Since the 1494 arrival of Columbus in what is now Guantanamo Bay, the United States has been involved in almost every year...

The Battle for Fortune: Personhood, Power and Space Among Tibetans in ChinaThis deeply ethnographic appraisal explores the rising stakes of Tibetans' encounters with Chinese state-led development...

Promiscuous Media: Film and Visual Culture in Imperial Japan, 1926-1945Hikari Hori's study of Japanese cinema during Showa-era Japan reveals a complex relationship between modernity and nationalism...

The NKJV Reference Bible Indexed Red Letter Edition features center-column references and giant print text for an easy reading experience. A special typeface, the NKJV Comfort Print, provides comfort...

Common Ground: A New Perspective on the Qing Empire and Tibetan Buddhism. The eighteenth century saw significant interactions between the Qing empire and Tibetan Buddhists, shaping regional politics...

Abraham in Medieval Christian, Islamic and Jewish Art by Colum Hourihane explores the pivotal figure of Abraham as seen through art from the medieval period. His life narrative is recorded in various...

Shellen Xiao Wu explores how coal transformed China's entry into the modern world order between 1860 and 1920. A German geologist's expedition to China in 1868-1872 sparked Western interest in the...

The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Religion features fourteen new essays written by some of the most prominent philosophers working in the field. This comprehensive guide provides a thorough...

The Historia Tolteca-Chichimeca was created at a pivotal moment in history, when two different systems of writing were being used. This manuscript is a unique blend of pictorial and alphabetic texts,...

The Politics of Anti-Westernism in Asia: Visions of World Order in Pan-Islamic and Pan-Asian Thought by Cemil Aydin offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationships between Western values,...

Diasporic Cold Warriors: Nationalist China, Anticommunism, and the Philippine Chinese, 1930s-1970s by Chien-Wen Kung explores how the Chinese Nationalist Party shaped the anticommunist sentiment...

Bizarre tales of murder and investigation in 19th-century Monaghan have long been shrouded in mystery. A recently discovered casebook sheds new light on these dark events, revealing shocking stories...

The King James Version Bible with Apocrypha is a beautifully crafted edition featuring the exclusive KJV Comfort Print typeface. This unique font combines the literary beauty of the original King...